Pupils and local groups who use the swimming pool at West Buckland School are set to benefit from improved facilities when the new term starts at the end of August. Over the summer, a £125,000 refurbishment of our 25 metre indoor heated pool has been underway. A major part of…

North Devon Schools Tennis Tournament West Buckland pupils put in strong performances at the recent inter-school tennis tournament held at the Tarka Tennis centre in Barnstaple. Competing in the Under 15 girls' doubles category, Arabella Podmore and Emma Cobby were the standout performers, winning the Under 15 competition without losing…

The West Buckland School Sixth Form Charities Committee presented the North Devon Hospice with a cheque for £2537.27 in the end of term assembly last Thursday (5th July). The North Devon Hospice was the committee's nominated charity for 2011/12 and the sixth form members have co-ordinated a range of activities…

East Buckland Parish Church fulfilled its dual role as West Buckland School Chapel on Sunday 24 June as we welcomed Bishop Bob of Crediton for a celebration of Holy Communion as part of our School Confirmation Service. The congregation of over 60 consisted of a mixture of local parishioners, parents…

Blue skies and sunshine greeted crowds of pupils, parents, Old West Bucklanders and members of the public who flocked to our own 'Olympics' on Saturday. 'Competitors' participated in a host of sporting events and activities, whilst live music provided by a number of the school's rock bands created a festival…